Childcare Philsophy
THE CHILD: BUILDING COMPETENCIES, SOCIAL SKILLS, SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE
PHILOSOPHY:
Each child is special and unique.
Children come to us with diverse knowledge and abilities. They are capable, curious and interested in the world around them.
Every aspect of development is equally important.
Each child is entitled to an early education that promotes his/her growth and potential.
Children learn by doing. They actively construct their knowledge through manipulating, exploring, experimenting, and investigating.
Children process information in a variety of ways based on different learning styles.
Play is the most important medium for children’s learning.
When educators play with children they a) demonstrate interest in and caring for the children; b) provide opportunities for developing social, language, and problem-solving skills; and c) assist children in building knowledge and new competencies.
GOALS:
To provide a safe, healthy and supportive environment that understands, respects, responds to and nurtures each child’s uniqueness
To focus on building each child’s sense of self-esteem, confidence, and self-worth
To develop well-rounded curriculum that reflects the interests of the children
To provide positive guidance and meaningful learning opportunities that emerge from these interests, curiosities, and developing skill levels
To ensure that learning opportunities reflect an understanding of multiple intelligences and different learning styles.
To ensure that all staff receive ongoing and appropriate training.
THE FAMILY: CHILDCARE IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE BUT A SUPPLEMENT TO FAMILY LIFE.
PHILOSOPHY:
Partnering with parents is critical in ensuring the quality and success of our programmes.
We respect the values, differences, needs and interests of individual families.
GOALS:
To meet the needs of children, parents and staff through a mutually beneficial partnership
To encourage and welcome parents’ knowledge, experiences, ideas and input
To demonstrate respect for each family’s uniqueness
THE COMMUNITY: LEADERS IN QUALITY CHILDCARE SINCE 1974
PHILOSOPHY:
We are leaders within the childcare sector and as such must effectively respond to the ever changing needs of families and community.
We work cooperatively with community partners to establish and maintain a respectful, coordinated, and accessible child care system.
GOALS:
To continue our ongoing participation in community planning and collaboration with other childcare organizations including, but not limited to: a) The Simcoe County Childcare Network; b) Raising the Bar on Quality; c) Simcoe County Enhancement Committee; d) Best Start; and e) The Emergency Preparedness Initiative
To continue to provide innovative, quality programmes that respond to family and community needs.